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Train to Pakistan

1997 · 107 min · Director: Pamela Rooks

Train to Pakistan (1997) is a drama film, directed by Pamela Rooks. It stars Nirmal Pandey and Mohan Agashe. The 107-minute film holds an audience score of 4.8/10.

What Train to Pakistan Is About

Tensions run high near the border of British India, which is about to be partitioned with a new country called Pakistan. Sikhs living in this border town have heard numerous stories of Muslims killing, raping, and looting other Sikhs, Hindus, and Christians, and many of whom are their friends and relatives. Enraged at the loss of law and order, they plan their own attack on a trainful of Muslims leaving British India. The train is overcrowded with tens and thousands of migrating passengers, who are even perched on the windows and seated on the roof of this train. The plot is to tear the bridge down when the train is on it, and no one will dare stop these men to carry out this horrific task

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What is Train to Pakistan about?

Tensions run high near the border of British India, which is about to be partitioned with a new country called Pakistan. Sikhs living in this border town have heard numerous stories of Muslims killing, raping, and looting other Sikhs, Hindus, and Christians, and many of whom are their friends and relatives.

Where can I watch Train to Pakistan?

Train to Pakistan is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Train to Pakistan?

Train to Pakistan runs for 107 minutes (1h 47m).

When did Train to Pakistan come out?

Train to Pakistan was released in 1997.

Who directed Train to Pakistan?

Train to Pakistan was directed by Pamela Rooks.

Who stars in Train to Pakistan?

Train to Pakistan stars Nirmal Pandey, Mohan Agashe, Rajit Kapoor, Smriti Mishra.

What is Train to Pakistan's rating?

Train to Pakistan holds 6.6/10 on IMDb and 4.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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